Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Feral Free

In an exotic country of bursting colour
A paradise for majestic and exquisite birds
Shameless poachers and traffickers
Conduct unspeakable injustices

Conjuring a movement of resistance
From a tireless passionate activist group
On the hunt for wildlife held in captivity

Clever brave and stealth taking action
Aiming to unshackle and set the innocent free
With their echoing liberating mantra
There’s no such thing as ‘exotic pets’

Suffice their ransom to see feral birds fly away
Exalting in their newfound freedom
All the wiser and never to be seen again



AP: Honorable Mention 2025

Submitted on January 11, 2021 for contest PODIUM PLACING PROMISE (6) sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  RANKED 2ND

and July 31, 2018 for FERAL POETRY CONTEST sponsored by ANTHONY SLAUSEN

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Vijay Pandit July 31, 2018 at 4:05 PM Well done Line with this theme of love for the birds..a sad truth, but touching poem. Line Gauthier July 31, 2018 at 6:22 PM Thank you for your much appreciated visit and comment, Vijay.

Caren Krutsinger July 31, 2018 at 11:25 AM I want all of the innocent to be free, this reminded me of that. Unspeakable acts, yes, I agree. A reminder we could all use, Line. Line Gauthier July 31, 2018 at 11:26 AM Thanks for your kind visit and comment, Caren.

Mystic Rose Rose July 31, 2018 at 10:45 AM Birds are very intelligent, when they aren't treated right, they know how to fly away. We humans should take note, lol, Thank you for sharing Line, ps I own a bird, and I take good care of him, and he is still here. he is a gloucester canary Line Gauthier July 31, 2018 at 11:26 AM There are many pet owners who adore their birds. I don't think the poachers are so loving.